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2 vulnerabilities found for Buddypress by Wordpress
CVE-2020-37233 (GCVE-0-2020-37233)
Vulnerability from nvd – Published: 2026-05-16 15:25 – Updated: 2026-05-24 01:36
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
WordPress Plugin Buddypress 6.2.0 Persistent Cross-Site Scripting
Summary
WordPress Plugin Buddypress 6.2.0 contains a persistent cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows authenticated attackers with moderator privileges to inject malicious script code through the figure parameter in wp:html blocks. Attackers can inject iframe elements with event handlers like onload that execute when administrators or privileged users preview or view the affected page content, enabling session hijacking and persistent phishing attacks.
Severity
6.4 (Medium)
SSVC
Exploitation: poc
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator (v2.0.3)
CWE
- CWE-79 - Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Assigner
References
3 references
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49061 | exploit |
| https://wordpress.org/plugins/buddypress/ | product |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/wordpress-pl… | third-party-advisory |
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wordpress | Buddypress |
Affected:
6.2.0
|
Date Public
2020-11-13 00:00
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CVE-2020-37233 (GCVE-0-2020-37233)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-05-16 15:25 – Updated: 2026-05-24 01:36
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
WordPress Plugin Buddypress 6.2.0 Persistent Cross-Site Scripting
Summary
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Severity
6.4 (Medium)
SSVC
Exploitation: poc
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator (v2.0.3)
CWE
- CWE-79 - Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Assigner
References
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| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49061 | exploit |
| https://wordpress.org/plugins/buddypress/ | product |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/wordpress-pl… | third-party-advisory |
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1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | |
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| Wordpress | Buddypress |
Affected:
6.2.0
|
Date Public
2020-11-13 00:00
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